The short manga series Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube PLUS is coming to an end on June 25th. This news comes as the series has been running for a short time, launching on May 14th.
What is Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube PLUS?
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube PLUS is a manga series written by Shou Makura and illustrated by Takeshi Okano. It’s a spin-off of the original Hell Teacher Nube manga, revisiting the world and characters that fans know and love. The PLUS series focuses on untold stories set in Domori Town, featuring Nube and his students, Hiroshi, Kyoko, and others, in new adventures. The manga is published on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ website, with its chapters also available on MANGA Plus.
Story and Setting
The series takes place in Domori Town, where strange and supernatural events are common. Nube, the protagonist, is a teacher at Domori Elementary School and also the town’s only psychic teacher. He’s known for his kind nature but possesses a secret weapon: a demon residing in his left hand. This unique ability allows him to protect his students from the various apparitions and evil spirits lurking around their school and town. Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube PLUS explores new, self-contained stories within this established setting.
Characters
- Nube (Meisuke Nueno): The main character, a dedicated teacher with a demon hand that he uses to exorcise evil spirits.
- Hiroshi Tateno: One of Nube’s students.
- Kyoko Inaba: Another of Nube’s students.
The End of the Short Series
The final chapter of Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube PLUS will be released on June 25th. This short serialization was created to coincide with the new anime adaptation of Hell Teacher Nube.
Release Schedule
The release schedule for the manga was as follows:
- June 11: Episodes 1-3
- June 18: Episodes 4-6
- June 25: Episode 7 (Final)
Collected Volume
Shueisha is set to publish a compiled book volume of the manga on July 4th. This will allow fans to have a physical copy of the complete short series.
Background of Hell Teacher Nube
The original Hell Teacher Nube manga was a popular series that ran from 1993 to 1999 in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.
Original Manga
- Authors: Written by Shou Makura and illustrated by Takeshi Okano.
- Serialization: Published in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1993 to 1999.
- Volumes: Consisted of 31 volumes initially, later re-released as 20 volumes in 2006.
- Circulation: The manga has over 29 million copies in circulation.
Other Manga Series
Jigoku Sensei Nube has spawned several other manga series:
- Jigoku Sensei Nube: Ōmagatoki: A one-shot manga published in Grand Jump in April 2014.
- Jigoku Sensei Nube Neo: A sequel manga serialized in Grand Jump Premium from May 2014 to December 2018, totaling 17 volumes.
- Jigoku Sensei Nube S: Launched in Saikyō Jump in 2018, with four volumes.
- Reibaishi Izuna and Reibaishi Izuna Ascension: Spin-off manga series, each with 10 volumes.
- Jigoku Sensei Nube Kai: Debuted in the June issue of Saikyō Jump on May 2.
Anime Adaptations
The original manga inspired a television anime series in 1996-1997, a video anime series in 1998-1999, and three anime films in 1996 and 1997. Now, a new anime adaptation is on the horizon.
New Anime
- Premiere Date: The new Hell Teacher Nube anime is set to premiere on July 2, with the first episode being a one-hour special.
- Studio: Animated by Studio Kai.
- Split Cours: The anime will be split into two cours, with the first premiering in July 2025 and the second in January 2026.
- Theme Songs: The opening theme is “P0WER-AkuryoTaisan-” by -SKS- ZIGZAG, and the ending theme is “Sunflower” by Chilli Beans.
Anime Expo 2025 Panel
REMOW will host a panel at Anime Expo 2025 on July 5, from 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM in Room 403AB. The panel, titled “Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube U.S. Premiere presented by REMOW,” will feature the U.S. premiere screening of the new anime, highlights from REMOW’s Summer 2025 lineup, and exclusive giveaways.
Story of the Anime
The story of Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube is about a teacher named Nube who arrives in Domori Town to protect the children from inexplicable phenomena. Nube is the only psychic teacher in Japan, and his left hand is possessed by a demon. He takes on the school’s seven mysteries, ghosts, and evil spirits to protect his students.
Where to Read
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube PLUS is available on MANGA Plus by Shueisha, excluding Japan, China, and South Korea.
